Biz 417 | The Magazine for Business in the Ozarks

An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

After years of leading health care expansions in Kansas City, Taylor Warwick embraces new opportunities as COO of Mercy Springfield Communities—and looks forward to diving into life in the Ozarks.

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

For the past 100 years, A&B Cycle has been a mainstay in Springfield, Missouri. Its continuous commitment to serving its customers—from loyal cyclists to new riders—has solidified its spot providing 417-landers with a way to get outdoors.

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

With many changes over the past 15 years, Paul Tillman and his dad, Scott, have decided to keep the ownership and operation of College Station Theater local.

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

A new placemaking effort is underway on Medical Mile, that 2.8-mile stretch between two giant health care systems on National Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Better Block SGF is ready to tackle a very long challenge.

Networking in the Ozarks

Find out where to meet and network with other business leaders in Springfield and southwest Missouri.

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Fit in Fifteen

Turn your midday slump into an in-office energy boost with Fitness Trucking Founder Siphiwe Baleka’s 15-minute equipment-free workout. If...

nov 16 2015

Watercooler

Stay in the know about who's merging, expanding, franchising and growing in 417-land.

nov 12 2015

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Do you often look around your place of employment and notice everyone seems to be just going through the motions?

nov 10 2015

Veterans on the Move

Guaranty Bank participates in Segs4Vets day

nov 03 2015

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Not only has Sara Bauer taken over 417 Smiles from her father, Dr. Stephen Young, but she’s expanded the family business to include her...

nov 2015 | Dental, Next Gen, Strategy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Owner of Anvil Customs Ryan Wasson stumbled into leatherworks as a hobbyist but quickly turned his project into an in-demand business that...

nov 2015 | Made in 417, Meet the Maker

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

With multiple successful businesses between them, Emma Chapman, Trey George, Joshua Widner and Rogan Howitt share the branding knowledge...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Marketing, Strategy

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

J. Kent Martin and Nathan Taylor love their dogs, so when the two owners of Bridge Blue, Obelisk Home and Unleashed Life wanted to find a...

nov 2015 | Downtown Springfield, Pets, Strategy

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What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Clif Smart

As the president of Missouri State University, Clif Smart has been busy. We got to know our Person of the Year a little better, and get an...

dec 13 2019 | B-School, Coffee, Education, Leadership

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Offices

Find Your Perfect Office Plant

No natural light? Can't remember to water your plant babies? No problem. From low-light to low-maintenance, we've rounded up a list of ...

dec 12 2019 | Branded Content, Decor, Gardening, Native Content
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Leadership

Leadership Lessons With Volt Credit Union’s Director of Retail Operations

Debbie Tuck joined the Volt team in August. Since then, Tuck has overhauled processes at both Springfield branches.

dec 09 2019 | Business Services, Communication, Companies, Financial
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Culture

How Camber Jones Combats Sexism in the Courtroom

Camber Jones works in Spencer Fane’s Banking and Financial Services Group and has some advice for tackling sexism in the courtroom.

nov 13 2019 | Legal, People, Strategy
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How the Power of Kindness Saved and Inspired Convoy of Hope CEO Hal Donaldson

Hal Donaldson has dedicated his career to helping others. His book, Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be,...

nov 07 2019 | Books, Branded Content, Charity, Entrepreneur
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Manufacturing

Digital Monitoring Products' Bright, Open Workspace

Drop the dark and dingy stereotype. In the 21st century, manufacturing floors are brighter, cleaner and much more organized. Add in Digital...

nov 2019 | Manufacturing, Technology, Workspaces

The City of Springfield receives a $21 million grant to develop the Grant Avenue Parkway project.

Strategy

The City of Springfield Awarded a Nearly $21 Million Placemaking Grant

The money funds the Grant Avenue Parkway connecting parks, neighborhoods and schools through bike lanes and walkable paths.

nov 06 2019 | Biking, Build, Downtown Springfield, Historic Walnut Street

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Small to Mid-Sized

How Springfield-Branson National Airport’s Growth Reflects 417-land

Director of Aviation Brian Weiler works to keep up with the airport’s quickly growing pace through a second general aviation expansion.

nov 2019 | Made in 417, Strategy, Travel

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An Open Letter to the New Springfield City Leadership

Read recommendations for the future of Springfield, Missouri, guided by survey responses from the local business community.

New on the Scene

Get to Know Taylor Warwick, COO of Mercy Springfield Communities

Rooted Here

A Century of Cycling with A&B Cycle

On the Rise

Keeping College Station Theater Local

Vantage Point

Better Block SGF and Springfield's Medical Mile

Networking in the Ozarks

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Fit in Fifteen

Watercooler

How to be a Functional Employee in a Dysfunctional Organization

Veterans on the Move

Family-Owned

417 Smiles Has a Pearly White Legacy

Small Businesses

Anvil Customs is Sitting on a Goldmine

Small Businesses

A Q&A With the Golden Girl Gang

Culture

Creating Culture with Canines

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What You Missed from Our B-School Featuring Clif Smart

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How Camber Jones Combats Sexism in the Courtroom

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How the Power of Kindness Saved and Inspired Convoy of Hope CEO Hal Donaldson

Manufacturing

Digital Monitoring Products' Bright, Open Workspace

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The City of Springfield Awarded a Nearly $21 Million Placemaking Grant

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How Springfield-Branson National Airport’s Growth Reflects 417-land

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